Melissa's EME Blog

     Copyright is a legal right that a creator can obtain that prevents others from duplicating or using their work without their permission. Fair use laws allow the use of some copyrighted material without having to get permission first. As a teacher, it is important to explain these terms to our students so they understand that they cannot simply use someone else's work for their own projects or assignments. I would create tips that would always be easily accessible for my students on how to avoid any copyright infringement, as well as have small workshops to master these strategies.      Technology in the education system can make it difficult to monitor integrity in the classroom, since information is literally at the touch of a button. Academic dishonesty is, in my opinion, one of the biggest issues with technology in the classroom. There are systems that teachers can use to try and monitor cheating on quizzes and tests, like Honorlock, but there have ...

 Microsoft Word was not introduced to me until my sophomore year at FSU. For me, assignments started to go digital in middle school. My school system relied on Google applications to keep track of class assignments. This is why I like to use Google Docs more than Microsoft Word because that is what I grew up learning on. However, I have gotten more comfortable with Microsoft Word from my time at FSU.  The ISTE Standards for Educators help to promote successful learning in the classroom. I think the collaborator standard is the most important. For educators, it is very helpful to bounce ideas off of others to create the most efficient lessons that also keep learning fun and interesting. Some educators may have experiences that can help others see from different perspectives that can give them new ideas. I also like the idea of being "co-collaborators" with students for the best learning experience. Learning is a two-way street, so students and educators must work together for ...

Hi! My name is Melissa and I am from Connecticut. I am a senior at FSU majoring in psychology. I hope to continue at FSU for grad school and later become a school psychologist. I like to play soccer and volleyball as well as draw and paint.  I started using technology in an education setting starting in middle school. We had a computer lab where we took one computer class per semester. We also had laptops that were shared within the school that one class could use at a time. In high school, we each received our own iPads that we could do schoolwork on. After two years, they decided to give us Chromebooks instead. My school system relied on Google Classroom to keep everything organized.  For my personal learning network, I normally use technology. I feel like most teachers and professors these days mainly rely on technology, especially since Covid happened. I use Google Scholar the most to look for reliable articles and journals to reference. I also depend on my sister when the...